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    Obligate parasites are organisms that:
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    Obligate parasites are organisms that:

    A.

    Are saprophytes but can also become parasites.

    B.

    Consume living host.

    C.

    Are pests but can also become saprophytes.

    D.

    Consume only dead and organic matter.

    Correct option is B

    Obligate parasites depend entirely on living hosts for their survival and cannot grow or reproduce without them. They differ from saprophytes, which consume dead organic matter, and facultative parasites, which can live on both living and dead matter.

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